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单词 tuberosity
释义

tuberosity

noun

tu·​ber·​os·​i·​ty ˌtü-bə-ˈrä-sə-tē How to pronounce tuberosity (audio)
ˌtyü-
plural tuberosities
: a rounded prominence
especially : a large prominence on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Locate the bony prominence on the front of the tibia called the tibial tuberosity (located at the top of the shin; see the blue dot indicator, pictured above). Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 As a freshman, Brown suffered a severe tear of the ischial tuberosity, a bone that is connected to the hamstring muscles. Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 9 May 2021 Brown skipped the state meet as a freshman after suffering a severe tear of the ischial tuberosity, a bone that is connected to the hamstring muscles. Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 21 Nov. 2020 If the pain is persistent and doesn’t improve within 2 weekswhen there is marked pain at the most proximal (Ischial tuberosity) since that’s where avulsion fractures occur. SI.com, 17 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

tuberosity

noun

tu·​ber·​os·​i·​ty ˌt(y)ü-bə-ˈräs-ət-ē How to pronounce tuberosity (audio)
plural tuberosities
: a rounded prominence
especially : a large prominence on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments
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